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Lutheran reading notes

In Psalms chapter 76, the wisdom literature continues to explore prayer, worship, lament, praise, and trust in God. Lutheran interpretation often emphasizes humanity’s limitations and the need to rely on God's grace and promises. The chapter highlights the contrast between human striving and the faithfulness of God.

Theme: Wisdom, prayer, and faithful living Key people: Wise figures Key place: Israel Liturgical use: Wisdom lections
1 [To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm {or} Song of Asaph.] In Judah {is} God known: his name {is} great in Israel. {chief...: or, overseer} {of: or, for}
Psalms 76:1 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
2 In Salem also is his tabernacle, and his dwelling place in Zion.
Psalms 76:2 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
3 There brake he the arrows of the bow, the shield, and the sword, and the battle. Selah.
Psalms 76:3 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
4 Thou {art} more glorious {and} excellent than the mountains of prey.
Psalms 76:4 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
5 The stouthearted are spoiled, they have slept their sleep: and none of the men of might have found their hands.
Psalms 76:5 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
6 At thy rebuke, O God of Jacob, both the chariot and horse are cast into a dead sleep.
7 Thou, {even} thou, {art} to be feared: and who may stand in thy sight when once thou art angry?
Psalms 76:7 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
8 Thou didst cause judgment to be heard from heaven; the earth feared, and was still,
Psalms 76:8 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
9 When God arose to judgment, to save all the meek of the earth. Selah.
Psalms 76:9 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
10 Surely the wrath of man shall praise thee: the remainder of wrath shalt thou restrain.
Psalms 76:10 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
11 Vow, and pay unto the LORD your God: let all that be round about him bring presents unto him that ought to be feared. {unto him...: Heb. to fear}
Psalms 76:11 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
12 He shall cut off the spirit of princes: {he is} terrible to the kings of the earth.
Psalms 76:12 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.